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Losing a loved one is never easy. Loss brings sorrow and pain to the bereaved – often, the shock causes many to be unable to navigate through regular life. In the UAE, when someone passes away, there is an established set of procedures that people can follow in order to obtain essential documentation. Aside from that, there are services in the country that offer different ways to put the deceased to rest. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. If your religion or culture is one in which the body of the deceased must…

British-Palestinian doctor and Glasgow university rector Ghassan Abu Sitta said Saturday he was denied access to France where he was to report on the medical situation in Gaza. Abu Sitta said on X, formerly Twitter, that he had been invited to give an account to French senators of his experience as a doctor in Gaza since the Israeli offensive there, but had been blocked at Paris’s Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle airport. He had already been stopped from entering Germany last month where he had hoped to attend a “Palestinian Congress” along with former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, who was also denied…

Ineos Grenadiers rider Geraint Thomas said he is enjoying his underdog status at the Giro d’Italia with all eyes focused on Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar. Two-times Tour de France champion Pogacar, making his Giro debut, has racked up seven wins in 10 days of racing this season and is a huge favourite for this year’s competition. Pogacar, leader of the powerful UAE Emirates team, is the hottest favourite to start a Grand Tour for years. Thomas, who finished second at last year’s Giro, said the attention on Pogacar had taken some of the weight off the other riders in the race.…

With the participation of 2000 doctors and nurses from 42 countries Dubai to host the 20th Emirates Critical Care and the first global summit of the International Federation of Intensive Care conference on Friday From 10 to 12 May, Dubai hosts the 20th Emirates Critical Care Conference and the first World Summit of the World Federation of Intensive Care and Critical Care summit at the Intercontinental Festival City Hotel, with the participation of more than 2,000 medical and nursing staff from 42 countries, and more than 45 scientific medical societies to highlight the latest technologies used in artificial respiration and…

After so many years of support, it might feel like there’s nothing left that needs to be added or changed in Stardew Valley. This farming sim lets you live your best life in the quiet countryside with your own farm, NPCs to meet and date, Easter eggs to find, and quests to complete. Multiple updates have only expanded the number of things to do in a game you could already spend hundreds of hours in. But the developer behind this game is just one person, and even an entire team couldn’t match the output of the entire modding community. Given…

It took over 26 hours to travel from Kyiv to Malmo, a journey Ukraine’s Eurovision contestants say was imperative to make their country “visible” in the song contest overshadowed by Israel’s participation. “It’s an opportunity for us to represent our culture. To show that we have got so much more to give people,” singer Jerry Heil – the stage name for Yana Shemaieva – told AFP in an interview. “We just need to be visible,” she said. But this year’s contest has so far been dominated by calls for Israel to be excluded over its war in Gaza, which the…

Smash GC’s Brooks Koepka shot a second-round seven-under par 64 to lead the $25 million 54-hole LIV Golf – Singapore by three shots at Sentosa Golf Club. A four-hour 45-minute rain delay saw over two inches of rain falling overnight on the golf course with preferred lies in operation with the second round being completed before darkness fell. Koepka, the five-time Major winner had a clean card with six birdies. His putter came alive and he seems to be back to his best form with ideal timing to defend his USPGA title in two weeks at Valhalla GC. He currently…

Sharjah Animation Conference hosts sold-out workshopwith legendary Disney animator Nik Ranieri Renowned industry heavy-weight famous for characters from “Hercules,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Emperor’s New Groove,” captivates SAC 2024 with character design masterclass Sharjah, May 04, 2024 On a bustling second day of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), a highlight was a sold-out workshop featuring the renowned Disney animator, Nik Ranieri. Known for his iconic character designs such as Hades from “Hercules,” Lumiere from “Beauty and the Beast,” and the unforgettable lead character in “Wreck-It Ralph,“ Ranieri shared his extensive experience and insights with attendees, offering a unique glimpse…

In the early days of the iPhone, one of the most popular accessories was the Mophie Juice Pack battery case. This was one of the first and original battery cases for the iPhone that would extend the battery life of your phone to help you get through the day. It was essential when traveling, as you’d likely go through your iPhone’s battery much faster and might not be near an outlet. The Mophie Juice Pack became a staple for many people and spawned numerous copycats, but once Apple introduced MagSafe with the iPhone 12 line, it seemed like the need…

Planning to take the family out for a picnic at a park this weekend? Take note of new hours for Dubai’s leisure spots. The Dubai Municipality on Saturday announced new opening hours for the emirate’s lakeside parks, residential parks and playgrounds. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here are the timings: Monday to Thursday: 8am to 11pmFriday, Saturday, and public holidays: 8am to 12am The emirate is home to scores of family-friendly entertainment parks — and more are in the pipeline. Among the Dubai Municipality’s mega projects is building a slew of public…